Accelerating circularity systemically: three directions for impactful research

Angela Greco; Brian van Laar; Hilde Remøy; Vincent Gruis

doi:10.1038/s42949-024-00183-8

npj Urban Sustainability (Oct 2024)

Accelerating circularity systemically: three directions for impactful research

Angela Greco,
Brian van Laar,
Hilde Remøy,
Vincent Gruis

Affiliations

Angela Greco: Department of Management in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology
Brian van Laar: Department of Management in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology
Hilde Remøy: Department of Management in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology
Vincent Gruis: Department of Management in the Built Environment, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-024-00183-8
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 1 – 3

Abstract

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Over the past two decades, research promoting a sustainable built environment has pioneered new horizons to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Yet, these efforts are suffering from a significant theory-practice divide. This article offers three interconnected research themes to bridge this gap: 1. Distinguishing circularity practices across spatial and time scales; 2. Redesigning the value of design and its process; and 3. Learning from sister transitions for acceleration.

Published in npj Urban Sustainability

ISSN: 2661-8001 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology: Urbanization. City and country; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology: City planning
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